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Old 09-20-2011, 02:26 PM
jusme jusme is offline
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Originally Posted by vstech View Post
Nahhh,
a timing chain swap is WELL within the average DIY's ability to replace. on a running vehicle. I'd order a new factory key with no offset first, just in case someone has already installed an offset.

you need to have a garage to do it in my opinion... outside timing chain work is unwise.
Hmmm, I may have to get prices from VSTech to replace some chains in running cars for me. It's an 8 hour roundtrip drive, but avoiding a broken chain could be worth it...
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